Calendar of Events

Cultural Events

November 2025

Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

America's Forgotten Tea

Goose Island State Park
Learn about North America's only caffeine-producing shrub!
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Nov 30
10:00a
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.

December 2025

Dec 3
10:00a
End Date

Tipis on the Prairie

Lockhart State Park
Join us to set up a tipi and learn about Native American culture!
Dec 4
8:30p
End Date

Cold Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy November's "Cold" moon rise on its fullest night during a short hike up on Skyline Drive.
Dec 6
2:00p
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec 7
10:00a
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec 13
1:00p
End Date

Tejas Christmas Ornaments

Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and join park staff in decorating your own Christmas ornaments to take home!
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec 20
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join the Lake Tawakoni State Park Dutch Oven Group at the first parking lot on the left once a month to learn the basics or brush up on your skills!
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec 20
4:30p
End Date

Winter Solstice Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Celebrate the official start of winter on this evening hike.
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Christmastime Constellations

Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec 27
2:00p
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec 27
6:00p
End Date

Christmastime Constellations

Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec 28
10:00a
End Date

Guided Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.

January 2026

Jan 10
12:30p
End Date

Second Saturdays with Steve: The Fredonian Rebellion

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join a San Felipe de Austin historian to discuss the Fredonian Rebellion of Stephen F. Austin's colony!

February 2026

Feb 14
1:30p
End Date

Gyotaku - Fish Printing

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Capturing the present in an art form from the past

May 2026

May 9
12:30p
End Date

Second Saturday with Steve: Buttons and other closures

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come on a journey through fashion history of San Felipe de Austin! Experience the craftsmanship, culture, and creativity of a bygone era.